More American families are learning to live on one income, whether it’s because one parent decided to stay home with the kids or one spouse lost his or her job. No matter what your circumstances might be, here’s some advice on how you can better afford to live on one income:
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How to Support a Family on One Income
January 18, 20125 Top Financial Scams to Avoid in 2012
January 6, 2012To start the new year off on the right financial footing and avoid falling prey to these scams, take a look at the five biggest scams of last year, including purchase overcharges, benefit buybacks, family scams, fraudulent rental deposits and loans that aren’t yours.
5 Steps to Creating a Financial Plan for 2012
December 30, 2011When you think “New Year’s Resolution,” what comes to mind? Most people think of things like diet and exercise plans, relational commitments and career goals. But what about your finances? In the same way that you need to make an effort to keep your body healthy, healthy finances require work, too. Here are five steps to help you plan for good financial health in the coming year.
Want to Save Money? Live like a College Student
December 28, 2011Many recent college graduates fall into a financial trap of immediately upgrading their lifestyles once they get a job. They get a nice apartment (or buy a house) and buy or lease a new car. They buy a lot of expensive clothes and start eating at restaurants every day. As tempting as it may be to start living a more lavish lifestyle once you’re out of college and finally have a “grown-up” paycheck, that first paycheck often doesn’t stretch as far as you might expect.
Here are a few easy ways for new college grads (or people of any age) to save money by “living like a college student.”
5 Things to Do with Your Money before the New Year
December 23, 2011No, this is not another article about how to save money on gifts. There are already way too many people out there whose only “financial” thought right now is whether to buy their nephew an expensive new iPad or stick with a cheaper video game. And while that’s an important decision, there are also a number of personal financial loose ends that you should be taking care of before the end of the year.
Here are some ways to save (or at least not lose) your hard-earned money.
Join Quizzle as a Guest on WiseBread.com’s Weekly TweetChat
December 22, 2011Quizzle is making a guest appearance on Wise Bread’s weekly TweetChat. Please join us Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific/3:00 pm Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win prizes! Use the hashtag #WBChat to participate. For an easy way to keep track of the conversation, try using our special Tweetchat Chatroom. Everyone can participate–make [...]
Your Finances and Giving Thanks
November 23, 2011Most people start to pay more attention to their personal finances when things go awry. But during the day-to-day, when things are going right, we often don’t take the time to appreciate what we have. Part of being a financially smart person means evaluating your money situation when times are good and taking the time to feel thankful for everything that’s right!
4 Risky Money Mistakes to Avoid
November 15, 2011We could all probably stand to make some improvements in how we spend and save, but some money mistakes are too big to ignore. Avoid these four big money mistakes and you’ll have a more comfortable financial life, and hopefully have a happier, healthier life overall.
Personal Finance for Couples: 5 Things Both Partners Need to Know
November 11, 2011In many marriages, only one-half of the couple manages the finances. While delegation of duties may be a time management issue, it can be a problem when something happens to the marriage or the spouse who handles the money. Couples should be on an equal playing field when it comes to their finances.
Struggling with Debt? Consider this Advice from Suze Orman
November 2, 2011If you’re struggling with debt and you feel like your personal financial situation is hopeless, take a look at this great advice from Suze Orman.
